Pivoting Holster Attachment for Faster Firearm Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing holsters, particularly drop leg holsters, do not provide convenient and quick access to firearms, especially in varying positions such as standing and seated, limiting usability during tactical operations or outdoor activities.
Innovation Solution
A pivotally connected holster attachment component that allows the firearm to be rotated and locked in desired positions relative to the holster, facilitating easy access by incorporating a belt attachment component, a holster attachment component, and a locking mechanism with a slider within a guide for movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a traditional drop leg holster is used, then the firearm is securely held on the thigh, but access to the firearm is slow and inconvenient, especially when transitioning between standing and seated positions
Solution Approach 1:
The holster attachment component is designed with a pivotal connection that allows dynamic adjustment between multiple positions (e.g., forward-firing position when standing, downward-firing position when seated). This dynamic positioning enables the firearm to be oriented optimally for rapid access regardless of the wearer's posture, directly improving ease of operation and reducing retrieval time compared to fixed-position holsters
2Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed-position holster attachment is used, then the structure is simple, but the holster cannot adapt to different body positions and activities
Solution Approach 1:
The pivotal connection mechanism provides multi-position adaptability without excessive complexity. The component can rotate between predetermined positions and includes a locking mechanism to maintain selected positions, offering versatility for different activities (standing, seated, tactical operations) while keeping the structural design relatively simple through the use of a single pivot point rather than multiple adjustable components
Solution Approach 2:
The holster attachment component serves multiple functions: it secures the holster to the leg, allows positional adjustment for different body orientations, and provides rapid access in various tactical or outdoor scenarios. This multi-functionality achieves high adaptability without proportionally increasing complexity, as the same pivotal mechanism handles both positioning and access requirements
Data Source
AI summary
Firearm holstering systems having holster attachment components that are pivotally connected to firearm holsters are disclosed herein. According to an aspect, a firearm holstering system includes a belt attachment component configured for attachment to a belt. The belt attachment component defines a guide. The system also includes a holster attachment component that is pivotally connected to the belt attachment component. The holster attachment component is configured to pivotally connect to a firearm holster. The holster attachment component includes a locking mechanism configured to lock the firearm holster in at least two different positions with respect to the holster attachment component. Further, the system includes a slider attached to the holster attachment component and positioned within the guide for movement within the guide during pivot of the holster attachment component with respect to the belt attachment component.